Olympic medalist Ahmed Elgendy is set to compete in the semifinals of the Modern Pentathlon, engaging in a series of challenges comprising the Laser Run, a 200m swimming race, show jumping, and a fencing bonus round.

The 24-year-old, a beacon of hope for Egypt's medal aspirations in Paris, etched his name in history by clinching the nation's inaugural silver medal in Modern Pentathlon.

Athlete Mohanad Shaban will also partake in Modern Pentathlon events on Friday, navigating the semifinals including riding show jumping, the fencing bonus round, a 200m swim, and the Men's Laser Run.

Adding to the excitement, Taekwondo luminary Seif Eissa is primed for action in the Men's 80kg Round of 16 on the same day.

Eissa, 26, has already left an indelible mark as an Olympic medalist, securing the bronze in the (-74kg) category during Tokyo 2020.

Weightlifter Karim Ibrahim Abu Kahla is set to vie for a medal in the 89kg men's final, while Neama Said gears up for the 71kg Women's Final, both competitions scheduled for Friday.

The Egyptian duo is steadfast in their quest to bring home medals for their nation.

Egypt collected only one medal so far during its participation in the ongoing Paris 2024 when fencer Mohamed Al-Sayed won the bronze in the men’s épée individual event.

 

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